Congratulations Mr President

The past few weeks have been described by intense political campaigns this country has never seen before.

The ‘election bug’ had affected a good number of Batswana. One could sense the tenacity that came with the electioneering ambiance.

At times, the situations became so tense that very close friends or relatives could be seen to be in no-talking terms because of their different political views.

Editor's Comment
Botswana at a critical juncture

While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...

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